Weekly Menu 4/20 – 4/26

Monday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Leftover Mexican Lasagna + Carrots {1R 1Y 1G 1B + 1G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Chicken Skewers, Green Beans and Brown Rice {1R 1Y 1G}


Tuesday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Leftover Chicken Skewers, Green Beans and Brown Rice {1R 1Y 1G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Chicken Nachos {1R 1Y 1G 1B 1O}


Wednesday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt, Fruit Waffle, Peanut Butter {1R 1P 1Y 1T}
     Lunch: Chicken Taco Salad {1R 2G 1B 1O}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Spaghetti {1Y 1R 1P}


Thursday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt {1R}
     Lunch: Leftover Spaghetti + Carrots {1Y 1R 1P + 1G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Scrambled Eggs & Toast {1R 1B 1Y}


Friday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1Y}
     Lunch: HyVee Salad Bar {3G 1R 1B 1O}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites + Sweet Potato Fries {1R 1Y 1T + 1Y}


Saturday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Chicken Salad {1R 2G 1O 0.5B}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 2T}
     Supper: Taco Salads {1R 1B 2G 1O}


Sunday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Salad {1R 1B 1O 2G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter and Waffle + PB {1P 1T + 1Y 1T}
     Supper: Flank Steak, Roasted Carrots & Rice {1R 1Y 1G}

Our favorite meal this week - the Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites.  It tasted almost identical to BWW!  It had a bit more of a kick than I would have liked, but I paired with a small glass of milk.   Cooper had "chicken nuggets" instead.  It will be made again!

Weekly Menu 4/13 - 4/19

Monday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology + Spinach, Blueberries & Strawberries {1R 1G 1P}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + String Cheese {1R 1B}
     Lunch: Leftover Lasagna Roll Ups {1Y 1R 1G 1B}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Crockpot Roast, Carrots, Potatoes {1R 1Y 1G}


Tuesday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit + Waffle and PB {1R 1P 1Y 1T}
     Lunch: Leftover Crockpot Roast, Carrots, Potatoes {1R 1Y 1G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter + String Cheese {1P 1T 1B}
     Supper: Rosemary Chicken, Green Beans & Potatoes {1R 2G 1Y}


Wednesday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt, Fruit Waffle, Peanut Butter {1R 1P 1Y 1T}
     Lunch: Leftover Rosemary Chicken, Green Beans & Potatoes {1R 2G 1Y}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Burgers + Asparagus {1R 2G}


Thursday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Leftover Burgers + Asparagus {1R 2G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Chicken Quesadillas + Carrots {1R 1B 1Y 1G}


Friday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1Y}
     Lunch: At a Meeting: 1R 1G 1B 1O
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Eating Out:  Burger & Salad {1R 2G}


Saturday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Chicken Salad {1R 2G 1O 0.5B}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 2T}
     Supper: Eating Out:  Chicken & Veggies {1R 2G}


Sunday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Subway or Jimmy Johns {1G 1R 1Y}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 2T}
     Supper: Mexican Lasagna + Salad {1R 1Y 1G 1B + 1G 1O}

This week, the winner was Mexican Lasagna!!   It was delicious!  You have GOT to try it!  Even Cooper ate every bite. 

Weekly Menu 4/6 - 4/12

Here is my menu from this past week.  I am in the 1200-1499 container bracket.  If you would like to see what bracket you would fit into, click here. 

In my bracket, I need to have the following each day:
Green (Veggies) = 3
Purple (Fruits) = 2
Red (Protein) = 4
Yellow (Carbs) = 2
Blue (Healthy Fats & Cheeses) = 1
Orange (Seeds & Oils) = 1
Teaspoons = 2


Monday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Pita w/ Deli Meat, Carrots, String Cheese {1Y 1R 1G 1B}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Steak, Rice & Green Beans {1R 1Y 1G}


Tuesday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Leftover Steak, Rice & Beans {1R 1Y 1G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter + Sunflower Seeds {1P 1T 1O}
     Supper: Chicken Parmesan + Side Salad {1Y 1B 1R 2G 1O}


Wednesday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt, Waffle, Peanut Butter {1R 1Y 1T}
     Lunch: Leftover Chicken Parm + Carrots {1Y 1B 1R 1G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Tacos on Lettuce Wraps {1G 1R 0.5B 1O}


Thursday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt, Waffle, Peanut Butter {1R 1Y 1T}
     Lunch: Leftover Taco Salad + Carrots {1R 3G 1B 1O}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Banana Pancakes {1Y 1R 1P}


Friday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt {1R}
     Lunch: Chili, Crackers & Cheese {1R 1Y 1G 1P 0.5B}
     Afternoon Snack: Carrots, Seeds & Peanut Butter {1G 1O 2T}
     Supper:  Lasagna Roll Ups {1Y 1G 1R 1P 1B}


Saturday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Scrambled Eggs, Toast & Fruit {1R 0.5B 1Y 1P}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 2T}
     Supper: Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, Steamed Veggie & Steamed Potato {1R 1B 1Y 2G}


Sunday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Fruit {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Flatout, Deli Meat, Cheese, Snap peas {1Y 1R 1B 1G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 2T}
     Supper: Roast in Crockpot {1R 1Y 2G 1O}


My favorite meal this week had to be the Lasagna Roll Ups.  They were absolutely delicious!  I did include shredded chicken in mine to add more protein.  

These were pretty easy to make, just took a lot of time.  I bet it took me over an hour to make them.  But, completely worth it!  I think the next time I make this, I will double it and make a couple smaller batches.   According to the website, 1 serving is 2 roll ups.

Enjoy!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!  :)

Weekly Menu 3/30 - 4/5

Here is my menu from last week.  I am in the 1200-1499 container bracket.  If you would like to see what bracket you would fit into, click here. 

In my bracket, I need to have the following each day:
Green (Veggies) = 3
Purple (Fruits) = 2
Red (Protein) = 4
Yellow (Carbs) = 2
Blue (Healthy Fats & Cheeses) = 1
Orange (Seeds & Oils) = 1
Teaspoons = 2


Monday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology w/ fruit {1R 1P}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt, Waffle w/ Peanut Butter {1R 1Y 1T}
     Lunch: Taco Salad {1R 2G 1B 1O}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Rosemary Chicken, Potatoes & Carrots {1R 1Y 1G}


Tuesday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology w/ spinach {1P 1G}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Watermelon {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Leftover Chicken, Potatoes & Carrots {1R 1G 0.5Y}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter + Sunflower Seeds {1P 1T 1O}
     Supper: Chicken Enchiladas {1R 1G 1B 1.5Y}


Wednesday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology w/ fruit {1R 1P}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt, Waffle w/ Peanut Butter {1R 1Y 1T}
     Lunch: Leftover Chicken Enchiladas {1R 1G 1B 1.5Y}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Hamburger (w/o bun) & Green Beans {1R 2G}


Thursday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology w/ spinach {1P 1G}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt, Waffle w/ Peanut Butter, Kiwi {1R 1Y 1T 1P}
     Lunch: Leftover Burger + Side Salad {1R 2G 1O}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 1T}
     Supper: Tortilla Pizzas {1Y 1B 1P}


Friday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Watermelon {1R 1P}
     Lunch: Flatout, Lunchmeat & Lettuce {1Y 1R 1G}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 2T}
     Supper:  Chicken Parmesan + Side Salad {1Y 1B 1R 2G 1O}


Saturday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology {1R}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt {1R}
     Lunch: Scrambled Eggs, Toast & Fruit {1R 0.5B 1Y 1P}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 2T}
     Supper: Steak, Green Beans, Rice & Salad {1R 2G 1Y 1G 0.5B 1O}


Sunday:
     Breakfast: Shakeology + Spinach & Fruit {1R 1G 1P}
     Morning Snack: Greek Yogurt + Sunflower Seeds {1R 1O}
     Lunch: (EASTER!) Ham, Veggie, Potatoes {1R 2G 1Y}
     Afternoon Snack: Apple + Peanut Butter {1P 2T}
     Supper: Chicken Quesadillas {1Y 1R 1B}


My favorite Peanut Butter is the Bees Knees Natural Peanut Butter.  It is seriously like crack to me.  If I get a sweet tooth, I just take a spoonful a peanut butter and it greatly helps with my cravings!  I buy it at HyVee in the Health Mart section for $4.99 a jar.   Yes, its much more expensive, but the ingredients are natural, compared to Jif and Skippy.  It is worth every extra penny!

Enjoy!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!  :)

Banana Strawberry Blueberry Shakeology

Finding this recipe was life changing for me.  Ok, maybe not "life changing"... but holy freakin' delicious! 

First off, I have to say that I am in LOVE with my Ninja Blender.  You can find the same one HERE on Amazon.  It blends everything so well.   It is definitely worth the money!

I find it easiest to do it in this order:

1.  Half banana - cut into smaller pieces

2.  8oz {1cup} Almond Milk

3.  Palm full of frozen blueberries

4.  Handful of frozen strawberries

5.  One scoop of Vanilla Shakeology

6. Blend! *

7. ENJOY! 

*I don't add any ice on this recipe

Why This? Why Now?

Do you ever ask yourself those two questions?  Why this?  Why now?  I would like to answer these two questions for you.  So you can understand where I started from and where I want to be.

Why This?

Ever since I can remember, I've loved helping people.  I loved talking to people and figuring out how to help solve their problems.   This is probably why I ended up in the mortgage industry.  I absolutely love helping young couple accomplish their dreams by getting the keys to their first home.

Over the last few months, I noticed a lot of buzz on Facebook about the 21 Day Fix.  I was intrigued.   I asked a coach how I could get started.  She told me to sign up a discount coach.  My first thoughts were "Heck yes!  I'll save some money on the shakes!" 

I got my challenge pack in the mail.  I couldn't wait until my Monday challenge group try the shakes.   So, I had Shakeology for supper that Saturday night.  It was delicious!  And so easy to make.

As the week went on, I was able to do the workouts and post to my accountability group.  These groups have really helped me stay on point.  Within my first round, I lost 6lbs.  I knew there was something to this system.  The Shakeology + the 21 Day Fix are a perfect combination for those that are struggling to eat healthy.  As a fulltime working mom of two, I need something that's structured and easy to follow.  I have seen countless transformations.  I cannot wait to complete mine!

Why Now?

One day on the way to work, I was watching the sun come up.  I realized that everything I had been through in the last year was just water under the bridge.  I have a happy and healthy family.  All I could keep thinking about was "how the heck am I able to balance all of this stuff, every day?!"  Being a mother a two kids and working 40 hours a week, its hard to find time to get anything done.  I have to make the time for my family, my friends and most of all, myself.  I know how hard it is to balance daily life. 

In 2013, I started a Bikini Body Mommy Facebook support group.  In 2014, I started a recipe swap group.  I was already doing the things I want to do now.  I just want to put them into a central place for all to find.

The goal of this blog is this... To inspire and help other busy moms create balance in their daily lives.  My plan is to share recipes, tips for living a healthier lifestyle, fitness coaching, and life hacks.  My blog will also feature beauty and fashion tips along with some fun DIY interior design projects.

I have made a change for myself and for my family.   Now it's your turn.

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